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Most bold moves have unintended consequences. Mandating mediation, or generally incentivising the use of mediation is a bold move but brings with it the risk of disputes that either aren’t suitable, or aren’t “ripe” for mediation finding their way to your desk. The latter pro

LEAP, the market-leading cloud-based legal software provider, has launched LEAP Leads, providing law firms with direct access to high-quality, real-time legal enquiries from prospective clients actively seeking legal services.

TRAction’s reporting services include data validation and data enrichment to ensure any errors identified are resolved and the format meets Trade Repository (TR) and regulatory requirements prior to submission. We’ve identified the most common errors (for both EU and UK EMIR) in the data

The Unique Product Identifier (UPI) is a new field and a component of the common data elements (CDE) which apply under EMIR, UK EMIR, ASIC, and MAS. Its purpose is to identify an OTC derivative product. The Unique Product Identifier is mandated for use alongside the existing Legal Entity Identifier

We are thrilled to announce that Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP was honoured with three prestigious awards at the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025 held on Friday, June 6th at the gala awards ceremony in Dublin attended by 500 colleagues.

Accusations of malpractice against mediators are fortunately few and far between in Ireland, but with the increased use of mediation comes an increased risk that something may go wrong. This is evidenced by an increasing number of cases in other jurisdictions, particularly the US, which highlight ho

The full list of finalists for the 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards has now been published.

It is likely that there will soon be a new party in the mediation room in Ireland. Or if not in the room, on the end of the phone. Litigation funding, often used in large commercial disputes in the UK and further afield, has traditionally been prohibited in Ireland. Thanks to some local developments

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is seeking the views of stakeholders to assist in the development of its forthcoming Strategic Plan 2025-2028. Stakeholders are invited to share their views and insights via a short online anonymous survey which is open until 1 May.

Mediator Academy and the Law Society of Ireland announce the launch of the Certificate in Mediator Training 2025, a fully online programme which will be delivered through the Law Society’s Diploma Centre. The programme consists of four Modules of self-directed, interactive online learning alon

“Mediation can crack even the hardest nuts.” So said Mr Justice Miles in the recent UK case.  And he was right, as the case in question settled at mediation, even after the parties had resisted going to mediation on the basis that settlement was impossible.

Irish legal tech platform Simple Probate has launched nationwide, earning praise from early adopters. Following a successful pilot programme with solicitors and executors and extensive user testing, the platform is now available to all law firms! Simple Probate reduces administrative work on probate

Legal practice is changing rapidly, which means regularly updating your skills and keeping abreast of regulatory changes. For Irish solicitors and barristers, mediation training has become more than an option – it’s a career necessity.  Our intensive mediation training course will h

Finalists across all categories at the Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2024 have been named.

DAC Beachcroft has recently announced a number of senior hires, strengthening the firm's full-service offering in Dublin. The new appointments are legal director Seamus White, who has joined the Injury Risk team, senior associates Lisa Kelly and Feena Robinson, who have both joined the Specialist In